Bengals drafting a lineman with a torn ACL
Why was this a surprise to you?
Anything with the Browns shouldn't be a surprise. Not a lot of value taking him a 2 down player at 12. It's a position that seems to be phasing out. Thought for sure they would go Davante Parker with that pick. Viewed him more as a low end first round, possibly 2nd rd pick.
Dante Fowler also got way over drafted. With all the pre-draft talk of him going to Jacksonville nullifies the surprise. If you're going to take a pass rusher that high, I would think you want one with elite tools.
You don't watch much PAC-12 Football do you?
Guy is the premier run stuffer in the nation. Had what? 9 sacks and 16 tackles for losses. The Browns can't stop the run so this is their answer. They drafted the best run stuffer in the draft. He clogs the middle. And...he's a hell of a good guy and student of the game. The Browns got a great pick and guy in this position.
Dorial Green-Beckham will be the steal of the draft. I'm a little surprised he didn't go in the first round. I'll be very surprised if he isn't one of the first 7 or 8 chosen tonight. From what I've heard this kid has cleaned up his act and has a family now. By far the most talented WR in the draft. But these NFL teams are obviously reluctant to take him based on his past...
Think they drafted the best player on their board and it's definitely a "need" for them. Lineman are never sexy picks.
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